62704 ZIP Code — Springfield, IL
Sangamon County, Illinois
ZIP code 62704 is located in Springfield, Illinois, within Sangamon County. It covers approximately 12.23 square miles and serves a population of 40,495 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 62704
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $63,120. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,495
population
12.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
62704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 62704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 62704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Springfield | Acceptable |
| Springfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
62765 Springfield (2.4 mi)
62711 Springfield (2.4 mi)
62701 Springfield (2.7 mi)
62722 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62726 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62706 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62756 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62796 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62723 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62715 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62739 Springfield (3.1 mi)
62716 Springfield (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,495 |
| Population density | 3,311 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7719 |
| Longitude | -89.6860 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 41.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 22.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 5.5% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
40,495
Population
3,311
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$63,120
Median household income
$41,341
Per capita income
$156,200
Median home value
$896
Median monthly rent
59.5%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
13,180
Housing units
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,074
Under 5
1,150
1,000
5–9
1,070
1,097
10–14
1,175
1,080
15–19
1,157
1,429
20–24
1,531
2,875
25–34
3,078
2,607
35–44
2,791
2,357
45–54
2,524
1,288
55–59
1,379
1,201
60–64
1,285
2,077
65–74
2,224
990
75–84
1,060
481
85+
515
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,934 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 32,561 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,347 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.6%
Black or African American
15.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,714 | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 6,254 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,713 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1,554 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 666 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 211 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 41.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 22.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 5.5% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $63,120 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
28.6%
$150k–$200k
22.6%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,200 |
| Median rent / month | $896 |
| Owner occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter occupied | 40.5% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 11.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.4% |
| Electricity | 25.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,486 | 34.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 937 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,351 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,159 | 37.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,479 | 23.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,264 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.6% | 36.2% |
| Married | 43.8% | 38.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 16.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
17.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 766 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 384 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,571 | 41.4% |
| High school | 1,702 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,213 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Public administration
13.7%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Construction
3.3%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.4% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.3% |
| Government | 25.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.9% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,285 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,271 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 807 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 218 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 302 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 229 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,321 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 38,053 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 31,263 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 268 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,174 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,180 | 54.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,944 | 14.7% |
| French | 4,987 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 1,202 | 3% |
| English | 629 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 420 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 139 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 71 | 0.2% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.8% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62704
What city is ZIP code 62704 in?
ZIP code 62704 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62704 in?
ZIP code 62704 falls within Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62704?
The median home value in ZIP code 62704 is $156,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 62704?
ZIP code 62704 has an estimated population of 40,495 residents, with a density of 3,312 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 62704?
The median household income in ZIP code 62704 is $63,120, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 62704 in?
ZIP code 62704 observes the CST timezone.